ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) — Confirm

Greek word study: ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō), Strong's G1991. to support further, i.e. reestablish

GreekStrong's G1991
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to support further, i.e. reestablish

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4741 (στηρίζω);

KJV translation words: confirm, strengthen

Where this word appears

Strong's G1991 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 14:22 and last appears in Acts 18:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

strengthening ×3strengthened them ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπιστηρίζων ×2ἐπεστήριξαν ×1ἐπιστηρίζοντες ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Acts 14:22 — ἐπιστηρίζοντες — strengthening
  • Acts 15:32 — ἐπεστήριξαν — strengthened them
  • Acts 15:41 — ἐπιστηρίζων — strengthening
  • Acts 18:23 — ἐπιστηρίζων — strengthening

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4741 στηρίζω (stērízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epistērízō (G1991) mean?

To support further, i.e. reestablish.

How is G1991 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1991 as: confirm, strengthen.

How often does ἐπιστηρίζω (epistērízō) appear?

Strong's G1991 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 14:22 and last appears in Acts 18:23.